Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

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East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Landings at Forest Acres priced from $1,007. Ravenwood Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.80 price per square foot The Burney Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th & SloanThe Burney2BR,2BA$1.80
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Cardinal ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$2.34
5000 ForestA1BR,1BA$2.63
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA1BR,1BA$2.63
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Furnished Studio-Columbia - Ft. JacksonFurnished Studio-Columbia - Ft. JacksonStudio ,1BA$5.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment is $1,050 at Ravenwood Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbia is starting from $1,007 at The Landings at Forest Acres.

What is the most affordable East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carriage Place Condominiums and starts from $1,375.

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